Here's a thread to post royal ladies (and men, if any) wearing florals. Gala dresses, suits, daywear, sundresses, whatever- anything with flowers or leaves or patterns there of. Please remember to link to your photos, and to tell us who they are!

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Crown Princess Mary wore a lot of florals when she was pregnant with Prince Christian (the little cutie with those chubby cheeks! awww....oops, I'm getting sidetracked). Here are some of the outfits she wore:

So many pretty florals! I don't know how many of you watch the BBC comedy Keeping Up Apperances but looking at Queen Beatrix's floral dresses and hats it so reminds me of the shows main character Hyancinth Bouquet!I always thought England's Queen Mother was who they patterened her style after but now I think it was QB for sure.Hyacinth even mentions the DRF in one episode!

The Reigning Queens:
At Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee (the reigning kings and queens- and a grand duke- of Europe)
(L-R, Q Margrethe of Denmark, Q Elizabeth of England, Q Beatrix of the Netherlands) (none of the men are wearing florals, but it would be funny if they were.... )The Queen's Golden Jubilee: 2002

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Does anyone know how tall Alexandra is she must be at least 5'7 she seems to be able to wear large prints and gowns with alot of material very well and that is something shorter womman would have trouble with-I think she is quit elegant and graceful

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So let's all start talking to each other!! Why do you like royals in florals?
Are there occasions when this wearing this colour was symbolic?
Maybe when it seemed completely out of place?
Who wears this colour the most strikingly?
Are there eras in time when this colour was more popular?
What style of clothing to you think looks best in this colour?
Are there colours that are OK for younger princesses, but not for more mature Queens?

I think Margarethe's dress at Mary and Frederik's wedding was so fitting (this photo is in the Wedding thread #2#3). In the years prior to this, Margarethe wore lots of gowns in extremely dark colours (grey, burgundy, navy blue) that were regal and beatiful but very dark. This dress was such a contrast to everything she had recently worn- it was such a breath of fresh air! I'm not sure if she was trying to capture the spring season, to blend with the wedding's vibrant pink/coral colour scheme or to she just liked the idea of the dress, but it fit the occasion perfectly. The coat also added such a sense of drama- wonderful for the Crown Prince's wedding.

I think Margarethe's dress at Mary and Frederik's wedding was so fitting (this photo is in the Wedding thread #2#3). In the years prior to this, Margarethe wore lots of gowns in extremely dark colours (grey, burgundy, navy blue) that were regal and beatiful but very dark. This dress was such a contrast to everything she had recently worn- it was such a breath of fresh air! I'm not sure if she was trying to capture the spring season, to blend with the wedding's vibrant pink/coral colour scheme or to she just liked the idea of the dress, but it fit the occasion perfectly. The coat also added such a sense of drama- wonderful for the Crown Prince's wedding.

She pulled it off well, she is a tall person who could wear big prints. If princess Alexandra would wear a dress like that it wouldnt be flattering at all. A small floral print dress on a big or short women would work well the taller the bigger the print would be.